Switzerland’s Valais is without doubt one of the most fascinating regions of the Alps. In particular, the surroundings of Zermatt offer many breathtaking excursions that let you enjoy the spectacular views of Matterhorn and Monte Rosa (two of the highest peaks in the Alps). The first trek I personally suggest is the one to Hornlihutte, a mountain hut just under Matterhorn (click here to read the review on the Zermatt-Hornlihutte trek, also published on AlphaHutte). If you’ve already been to Hornlihutte, you definetely have to visit Monte Rosa Hutte which, as the name suggests, is on Monte Rosa. Just to maps things out: Matterhorn is south-west of Zermatt whereas Monte Rosa is south-east. It follows that from Matterhorn you enjoy great views of Monte Rosa and viceversa. This review describes a very nice one-day trek to Monte Rosa Hutte departing from Zermatt and caracterized by mixed terrain hiking including parts on glaciers and moraines as well as traditional dirt trails. More »